Marinating your meat, poultry and fish, before firing up your grill, can certainly make your fare flavourful. It’s also key to making it more healthful. Marinades containing acids, such as vinegar or lemon juice, along with assorted herbs can decrease the production of harmful compounds such as advanced glycation end products as well as various […]
There’s an unfamiliar culprit lurking on the disease front these days –advanced glycation end products (AGEs). AGEs have been riding under the radar for most people but not so in scientific circles. Researchers have been investigating these substances and the increased risk for a range of diseases in those with diabetes. But more and […]
Want to slow down the ravages of time? Then it may be time to slash your AGEs. No – we’re not talking about fibbing about your date of birth or plastic surgery to look younger but the lessening of the effects of harmful substances known as AGEs or advanced glycation end products. And according to […]
May is Love Your Lentils month, when homegrown lentils are celebrated across the country. Canada is the world’s largest producers of lentils. To celebrate the popular pulse, Canadian Lentils has launched “Lentil Hunter with Chef Michael Smith” a new five-part web series. In the series, Chef Michael Smith, Food Network host, cookbook author, nutrition activist, […]
In the Mediterranean region, as with other traditional cuisines, meat was used as a garnish, not as the centrepiece of a meal. Often it was done for economic reasons – cucina povera – cuisine of the poor in Italy, for example. But the result was a healthier nutritional profile for the meal with plenty of […]
Happy Mother’s Day! Yes, mothers do indeed seem to impart the wisdom of the ages. The number of sayings that are now shown to have a foundation in science appears to be endless. But there is one that many of our mothers got wrong: the clean your plate or finish your food as there are […]
This weekend marks Mother’s Day, a time when we pay tribute to those women who have always known best. Sorry Robert Young and those who were fans of his old TV show, Father Knows Best. This is all about Mom. The wisdom of the ages – just how is it that mothers were so smart […]
Blueberries offer a potent array of weaponry against a long list of ills including heart disease and stroke, diabetes and cognitive decline. Scientists are now discovering the compounds and mechanisms at work which defend against disease. These berries not only protect endothelial function and boost insulin sensitivity but also act as a prebiotic and […]
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